Dear Editor:
“This is the first time I’ve seen Kwanzaa (an African celebration) in Millbrook!” said a student (formerly of Toronto).Millbrook South Cavan Public School’s ‘Mosaic Night’ gave families the opportunity to experience a taste of celebrations from around the world.
It was an opportunity of a lifetime to travel without leaving Millbrook. Each grade researched and prepared a presentation for their classroom.One class performed a play in the gym covering Canadian Christmas. The children were curious and enjoyed learning about different festivities. They discovered more similarities than differences between people.
Canada is a country of immigrants. Some have been here a long time; others are newcomers.Exposure to diversity is an advantage in becoming global citizens.Students living in communities with limited ethnic diversity suffer disadvantages—even in their career options.It is necessary to be on equal footing with multicultural centres.Envision Canada, a model country demonstrating to the rest of the world how Canadians of every nationality are celebrated and valued.This is the true meaning of PEACE ON EARTH AND GOODWILL TO ALL.
Thank you Millbrook South Cavan for leading the way.
Jane Braithwaite
Millbrook, ON
